Peanut Butter Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. chunky peanut butter
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 egg whites

Preparation

In 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to boiling.
Cook to hard ball stage (260\u00b0), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
Gradually pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed on electric mixer.
Add peanut butter and beat until candy holds its shape, about 3 or 4 minutes.
Test candy by spooning a small amount onto waxed paper.
Mixture should mound rather than flatten out.
Quickly drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.